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Macchialina
Italian
The tiramisu gets a Miami rewrite here, dulce de leche cream under a cap of espresso granita, and that instinct runs through everything at this snug Italian restaurant on Alton Road. Tufted banquettes and a covered patio set the mood, the wine list runs almost entirely Italian, and the bar pours house-infused grappa in flavors like chai and chamomile. The pasta is made in-house, and regulars fill the room nightly like they never considered going anywhere else.
The awards strongest first
- Wine Enthusiast Forward 50 Restaurants
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- The Infatuation #11 · The 25 Best Restaurants In Miami
- The New York Times The 25 Best Restaurants in Miami Right Now
- Eater 38 Essential Restaurants in Miami
- Miami New Times Top 100 Restaurants
- Miami New Times 2024 · Best Italian Restaurant · Best of Miami New Times
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
- Spirited Awards 2025 · Top 10 U.S. Nominee · Best U.S. Restaurant Bar
- James Beard Awards 2022 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: South · Michael Pirolo
- Spirited Awards 2024 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. East
- Spirited Awards 2026 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. East
One number, weighted & current 89
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Tiramisu
“But make sure you save room for the tiramisu—given a distinct Miami accent with dulce de leche-sweetened cream and a sea salt-sprinkled cap of espresso granita.”
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Veal parmigiana
“Other highlights include the hearty veal parmigiana.”
Michelin Guide -
Creamy polenta with housemade sausage
“At the main restaurant, share a bowl of creamy polenta with housemade sausage, a warm plate of cavatelli with tiny tender meatballs and a veal Milanese.”
The New York Times
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